Crop rotations in Manitoba have shifted significantly in the past 10 years with the rapid expansion in soybean acres This has raised important questions about the opportunities and implications on how to optimize soybean in rotation with other crops, such as canola, wheat, and corn that are…
In this project, a crop rotation study was conducted at two field sites (Morden, Manitoba and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) in the 2021 and 2022 cropping seasons A total of 9 crop combinations/treatments, including cereals (Maize, Wheat, Barley, Durum), pulses (Lentil, Pea and Soybeans) and oilseeds…
This project is the first to directly test dispersal capacity of the pea leaf weevil, an invasive pest of field peas and faba beans around the world A measure of dispersal capacity is needed to develop a provincewide monitoring system The research shows that the pea leaf weevil dispersal by walking…
Plant root systems are pivotal for ecological success, ecosystem functioning, and nutrient and water acquisition In the first phase of this project, root system architecture (RSA) traits of 379 Brassica accessions, representing the six most economically important Brassica…
